Here are two titles from Workman Publishing, fifth in the "Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights" series!The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science: 50 Experiments for Daring Young Scientistsby Sean Connolly9780761156871, $12.95, Pub Date: March 2010A sequel to The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science: 64 Daring Experiments for Young Scientists (9780761150206, $12.95), this book takes science one step … Continue reading Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – Workman
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Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – Simon & Schuster
Introducing Simon & Schuster as number four in the "Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights" series!The Pirate of Kindergartenby George Ella Lyon, illustrated by Lynne Avril9781416950240, $16.99, Pub. Date: June 2010This one's a departure from my usual taste; I'm not, in general, a huge fan of "issues" books. This one caught my attention because it's a clever … Continue reading Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – Simon & Schuster
Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Third in the series of "Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights" is...Houghton Mifflin Harcourt! Mimi's Dada Catifesto by Shelley Jackson 9780547126814, $17, Pub. Date: April 2010This book captured my heart originally due to the collage illustrations (one of my favorite types of art). Reading the story - an artistic cat in search of the right owner, Mr. … Continue reading Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Mixed-Media Artists: Carin Berger, Lisa DeJohn, Lorena Siminovich
I love mixed-media art, also known in certain circumstances as collage art. It is my own preferred art method of choice, and I find myself drawn to it in others.Today I would like to highlight the work of three mixed-media artists who also work in the children's book realm: Carin Berger, Lisa DeJohn, & Lorena … Continue reading Mixed-Media Artists: Carin Berger, Lisa DeJohn, Lorena Siminovich
Ode to Christopher Wormell
This ode is dedicated to Christopher Wormell, and in particular, to his wood engravings of animals and beasts. He illustrates non-woodcut pictures, as well, and I don't mean to slight those books. But, it was his wood engravings that first caught my eye - specifically the total book design of the picture books that feature … Continue reading Ode to Christopher Wormell
Three Short Book Reviews
Here are three short book reviews I've been meaning to get to.All three books are teen reads. Two are sci-fi/fantasy, one is action-adventure. All three books have strong male and female characters. Though I hate to "gender" books, I will say that the third book, The Devil's Breath, is great for teenage guys, in particular. … Continue reading Three Short Book Reviews
Book Review: Worldshaker by Richard Harland
Worldshaker by Richard Harland Hardcover: 9781416995524, Simon & Schuster, $16.99, Pub. Date: May 2010 Tween read: Ages 10-14 More steam-punk to add to your list!Worldshaker is a constantly traveling machine known as a juggernaut, the size of a small city. Classes exist within a rigid hierarchy complete with regal figureheads Queen Victoria and her consort … Continue reading Book Review: Worldshaker by Richard Harland
Ode to Gyo Fujikawa
Gyo Fujikawa (1908-1998) was a Japanese-American illustrator of children's books, working from 1953 to 1990. Though she never married or had children of her own, her illustrations show children of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities, featuring expressive faces and adorable vitality in the lines of their bodies. Her art is a mix of eye-popping colors … Continue reading Ode to Gyo Fujikawa
Jerry Pinkney & Rebecca Stead Interviews in Shelf Awareness
I know, I know, I'm probably the last person to post about the 2010 Newbery & Caldecott Medal winners, but I figured you would have heard about them already. What I don't know if you've read are these two interviews in last week's Shelf Awareness. Shelf Awareness is a publication primarily for booksellers. It comes … Continue reading Jerry Pinkney & Rebecca Stead Interviews in Shelf Awareness
Picturebook Review: The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania AlAbdullah & Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Tricia Tusa
Picturebook Review:The Sandwich Swapby Her Majesty Queen Rania AlAbdullah & Kelly DiPucchioillustrated by Tricia Tusa9781423124849, Harper, $16.99, Pub. Date: April 2010This delightful picturebook stole my heart, and I hope it will yours, as well.Normally, I'm not a huge supporter of celebrity books; sorry, I know that sounds judgmental, but it's the truth. This picturebook stands … Continue reading Picturebook Review: The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania AlAbdullah & Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Tricia Tusa
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